{"product_id":"the-little-monster-growing-up-with-adhd-9781578861040","title":"The Little Monster: Growing Up with ADHD","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Robert Jergen\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: R \u0026amp; L Education\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: R \u0026amp; L Education\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagnosed with ADHD while he was a struggling college student, Robert Jergen's incredible life story progresses from being a happy child who enjoyed school and wanted to learn to a state of withdrawal and depression because of the constant reprimands from his parents and teachers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy eighth grade, Jergen had twice tried killing himself. By college, he was an alcoholic. Finally, when he thought he was going to end up in a \"white padded room,\" he was diagnosed with ADHD. Years of pain, anguish, frustration, anger, and rejection were suddenly explained. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJergen describes how he turned ADHD into an asset that enabled him to get his Ph.D. in half the time as his non-ADHD peers, become a tenured associate professor at age 34, publish five books in two years, and-most importantly-find peace and happiness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJergen presents ADHD from the view of the child who actually has it and illustrates how constant academic and social failures can gradually wear away at the child's self-esteem and feelings of self-worth. \u003ci\u003eThe Little Monster\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable tool for any parent, professional, or individual who is touched by ADHD or similar conditions.","brand":"R \u0026 L Education","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47613954752663,"sku":"9781578861040","price":6356.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781578861040.webp?v=1775089198","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-little-monster-growing-up-with-adhd-9781578861040","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}